EFA members, learn more about volunteering at events such as book festivals and trade conferences in your area by visiting the Representing the EFA webpage.

The EFA defers to local public health guidelines regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the discretion of local coordinators in deciding to resume in-person meetings and events. For updates, please see the listings below or contact your local chapter.

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Copyediting for Readability

Today is the last day to register for this webinar! When texts are edited for readability, we’re ensuring all readers can access them. In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll learn more...

Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate

Today is the last day to register for this four-week course! If you have experience in fiction developmental editing (or if you’ve taken “Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning”), this four-week...

Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning

Today is the launch for this popular course—now self-paced! This self-paced introductory course is meant for anyone who wants to help authors shape their stories, develop their storytelling grit, and...

Editing Romance

This deep dive into romance will help developmental editors build genre toolkits. All the basics of romance—story beats, tropes, and more—will be covered.

Colorado Chapter: Save the Date for Perfecting PerfectIt

Zoom Event MI, United States

The EFA-CO Chapter is on a roll! Our goal for 2024 is to have one program meeting each quarter, alternating with casual social/networking gatherings. Mark your calendar now for our...

Free

Perfecting PerfectIt

Online (Zoom)

January Program Meeting Join us for a 40-minute deep dive into PerfectIt, the ultimate tool for meticulous proofreading and editing. In this session, you'll discover what PerfectIt is (and isn't),...

Free

Office Closed Monday April 8.

The EFA Offices will be closed Monday, April 8, 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 9. Job postings, discussion list subscriptions, and other customer service requests may not be responded to until then.

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